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The rise of left-wing politics in Malaysia

By CHAN SHIJUN
Where has the Left gone in Malaysian politics?
Such is the demise of the Left in the past 50 years since Independence that it has hardly had any influence in the Malaysian political sphere. Through harassment, intimidation and censorship, the establishment has successfully made the words ‘Left’, ’socialist’ and ’social democracy’ taboo words in […]

Kick the overspending, underachieving habit, Malaysia

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By IZHAM ISMAIL

I can’t help being spiteful towards Singapore.
It definitely seems like Malaysians and Singaporeans just can’t get along. Like oil and water, cats and dogs, or however you put it, the relationship is hostile despite living side by side geographically.
By logic, they should be the best of friends. But […]

The best thing Pak Lah has done: Drastic reduction of petrol subsidies

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By SEBASTIAN NG
I rejoiced as much as the next Malaysian when the incumbent governing party lumpuh over the March 8 elections.
But here I must make a stand. I think Pak Lah allowing for the drastic reduction of petrol subsidies is one of the best things he has done since becoming Prime Minister. Clearly […]

Different races all loving each other?

By JASON LIM
Calling all the bigfoots, monkeys and also the truly berhormats (honourable). I’d like you to bring something up in parliament. Without much ado, a rag-tag outfit of Malaysian artistes pulled off yet another controversy.
Looks like they’ve hit the internet again. Looks like they’ve mixed up our national language amidst other languages again. […]

Part 2, Analyzing Malaysian Parties: Should DAP compromise its principles?

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By KEITH LEONG
Make as many PAP jokes as you like, it cannot be denied that the Democratic Action Party is one of the most ideologically driven and grassroots orientated political parties in Malaysia today. It has fought long and hard in the opposition benches, and only the most hard-hearted could begrudge the […]

Why I’m for Tibet being part of China, and against the Chinese Communist Party’s actions

By CHAN SHIJUN
Living in Australia now, I am at present inundated by the full extent of the Australian Press’ backing of Tibetan independence from China.
But my personal opinion on this runs contrary to this nation’s media. I’m not sure what the majority of Malaysians’ stands are on this, but I get the feeling most are […]

Part 1, Analyzing Malaysian Parties: Gerakan’s infighting, demise and future

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By KEITH LEONG
The general elections of 8 March 2008 has dramatically and permanently changed the face of Malaysia’s political landscape. Our nation is irrevocably moving towards a two-party system, so all the eyes will be on the existing parties; on how they negotiate the new realities as well as challenges.
This will […]

BBC Hardtalk: Mahathir on Badawi, anti-semitism and stance against the West

Editor’s note: Ignore the added voiceover. There are some inaccuracies in the Malay translation.
What do you think of Mahathir’s comments? Please post comments below.

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